mental health

The Tragedy of Emotional Numbing

https://youtu.be/gx38jibk_sE   Stephan (a composite of individuals I have known and worked with) is so much in his head, largely because he has spent most of his life numbing himself to his emotions. In some ways, he's quite intelligent, yet shutting down emotionally has made him dense, almost obtuse, as it has disengaged parts of his brain to varying degrees. He 'blabberates' [...]

By |2024-10-16T01:00:59-04:00October 16, 2024|0 Comments

Resilience: Thriving in Life and Love

https://youtu.be/T7PlYdzeFRc   Joaquín met Daniela through the dating app Hinge. At first, she was guarded and mistrustful, still carrying the weight of past relationships that hadn’t worked out. Despite this, Joaquín was drawn to her and patiently took the time to get to know her. As Daniela’s defenses gradually lowered, she began to let Joaquín in. But just as things [...]

By |2024-09-25T02:15:08-04:00September 25, 2024|0 Comments

Like a Hurricane: The Emotional Storm of Push-Pull Relationships

https://youtu.be/pFoJ0fb4I7g   Many of us have found ourselves entangled in a painful, yet all-too-common dynamic in relationships—one where someone pulls us in, only to push us away and eventually discard us. This emotional push-pull cycle can leave us reeling, especially if we're already carrying the wounds of abandonment or rejection. The intensity of these relationships often trigger our deeply entrenched [...]

By |2024-09-17T01:56:12-04:00September 17, 2024|0 Comments

Concerns About Ayahuasca and Other Plant Medicines: What You Should Know

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJsDXUbRtrI   From an early age, I was drawn to Native Americans. At fourteen, when I began to learn about the traditional Native American doctors (medicine men and women), their visionary experiences, and the kinds of power they possessed, I decided that this was what I would do with my life if ever given the opportunity. By the time I [...]

By |2024-09-11T02:55:46-04:00September 3, 2024|0 Comments

Digital Kryptonite: How Short-Form Videos, Memes and Other Quick Hit Content are Eroding Our Cognitive Abilities

https://youtu.be/rKbqf33pjjE   In a world where entertainment is always at our fingertips, the allure of short-form videos like TikToks, Instagram Reels, and Facebook Stories has become irresistible—if not outright addictive. With the simple act of pulling out our phones, we are instantly rewarded with a flood of content, algorithmically configured to align with our preferences, giving us a quick fix of [...]

By |2024-08-27T22:22:28-04:00August 27, 2024|0 Comments
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